Rex Reed, Longtime Film Critic, Dies at 87 | LatestLY
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87 Rex Reed, Longtime Film Critic, Dies at 87.
www.latestly.comHere are the latest notable reports I can summarize right now:
- Rex Reed, the longtime film critic and columnist, has died at age 87. Multiple outlets reported his death on May 11–12, 2026, noting a brief illness and his Manhattan residence as the place of passing.
- Coverage highlights Reed’s six-plus decades in journalism, his outspoken style, and his involvement in film culture both as a critic and occasional actor. Notable obituaries discuss his sharp prose and controversial comments over the years, as well as his relationships with figures in Hollywood.
- Major outlets carrying obituaries include CBS News, The New York Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline, all confirming the death and reflecting on Reed’s career and persona.
If you’d like, I can fetch the full obituaries or pull direct quotes from any of these pieces, and I can assemble a short timeline of his career highlights.